Overview

This Asian Languages and Civilizations - Japanese MA program from Arizona State University has strong resources for providing a substantial, well rounded education to excel in any field you choose to go into with a Master of Arts in Japanese.

The Asian languages faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offers a graduate program leading to an MA in Asian languages and civilizations (Japanese). In addition to preparing some students for further academic training, the program helps to prepare students for jobs relating to Japan (in fields such as law, business or journalism) and for entrance into professional schools.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with this degree can confidently move into academic, business and international fields. Skills developed through this program are valued for teaching positions, translation work or work in a larger sector such as governmental, diplomatic and international business career opportunities.

Career examples include:

area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

foreign service

interpreters and translators

lawyers

reporters and correspondents

social and community service managers

state department

supply chain managers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Japan

Japan Society and Values

Art of Japan

Geography of Asia

Japanese Oral Communication

Japanese Literature and the Art of Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Partially taught in Japanese

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Languages Literature View 817 other Masters in Languages in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in Japanese or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

graduate admission application and application fee

official transcripts

personal statement

resume

writing sample

three letters of recommendation

proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months.
National

24498 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12104 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Tempe Junction

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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